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Lufthansa reserves the Senator Lounge for its higher-tiered frequent flyers, but if you have the right American Express Card, you can also get through the door.

This unique setup took 150,000 hours of time to design, assemble and program. Fittingly, it’s also in the home city of a (real) Airbus factory…

As SAS prepares to swap from Star Alliance to SkyTeam, ITA Airways could do the reverse. The move comes as ITA prepares to join Lufthansa Group, following the path of SWISS and Austrian Airlines.

With the right American Express Card, Business Lounge access may be available when flying Economy on Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines or SWISS. Already booked in Business? The Senator Lounge awaits instead.

This is arguably one of the best First Class lounges in the world. Being driven directly to your plane like a celebrity is just the icing on the cake.

The German flag carrier has an elegant cabin and impeccable soft product but this redemption is best suited to those with last-minute flexibility.

With a big First Class sweet spot disappearing and some other awards increasing in cost, you may want to start booking in your travel plans if you are sitting on a balance of MileagePlus miles.